Sarah Richart, PhD

Professor, Department of Biology and Chemistry

Fax: (626) 387-5906

Office Location: Segerstrom Science Center, Room 210

Sarah Richart, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Biology and Chemistry at APU. Richart studied virology as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Alberta, Edmonton. Since then, Richart's research focus has shifted to studying a species of fungus that is pathogenic to termites. Other research interests include the history of public responses to vaccines prior to Jenner's cowpox vaccine for smallpox, and creation theology, especially human's relation to non-human creation. Dr. Richart serves as the faculty advisor for the Pre-veterinary Club and the Sustainability Club at APU.

Education

PhD, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 2001
BS, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1994

Credentials/Certifications

American Scientific Affiliation Fellow
APU Diversity Ambassador

Academic Area

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Expertise

Immunology
Virology
Molecular Biology
Microbiology

Courses Taught

GE 100 - First Year Seminar
BIOL 151 - General Biology 1
BIOL 220 – General Microbiology
BIOL 240 – Biology of Microorganisms
BIOL 495 – Advanced Topics in Biology: Immunology
BIOL 495 - Advanced Topics in Biology: Medical and Molecular Virology